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Employment Standards Act Amendments Provide Job-Protected Leave for COVID-19 Related Absences from Work Yesterday, the BC Government passed amendments to the Employment Standards Act aimed at providing job security to workers that are unable to work for reasons related to…
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You may be wondering how the prohibition on gatherings of more than 50 people affects your construction site. The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has confirmed that the ban on gatherings of more than 50 people does not currently extend…
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COVID-19 has disrupted all aspects of Canadian life, including the workplace. We at BTM Lawyers LLP are keeping up to date on all government announcements and regulatory changes that are impacting the rights and obligations of employers and employees and…
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The Federal Government has announced several measures to assist employees and employers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including several changes to Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits and the federal Work-Sharing program. They have also announced a number of new programs…
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The province of British Columbia is in the process of revising and updating the Builders Lien Act, which is now more than 20 years old. To facilitate these changes, the British Columbia Law Institute (“BCLI”) has worked with a number…
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